Manager, Business Process Improvement
Vertiv Corporation

As Manager, Business Process Improvement and Vertiv Operating System, you will have a critical role in working with the business to identify opportunities to further improve the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay processes within the Americas region. Additionally, you will act as a Business Process Owner, and you will be responsible for providing support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to the Procure-to-pay function.

In this role you will need Procure-to-pay domain skills, a process improvement mindset, ability to listen and address specific problems, articulate solutions, and coordinate different projects. The ability to influence others and obtain business buy-in are critical to being successful in this role. Additionally, this role will be responsible for governing the overall end-to-end process, ensuring that processes are standardized across the region, change is managed carefully following a structured governance model and process improvements are identified, including technology changes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize VOS governance and framework to plan, facilitate, and manage business process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and recommend improvement towards more automated processes.
• Plans, facilitates, and manages business process improvement initiatives using agile methodologies.
• Prepare flowcharts and other related reporting packages to track both project deliverables/timelines and key issues.
• Liaise with local Learning & Development teams to facilitate learning, process improvement/validation and logistical coordination.
• Provide expert support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes relating to Procure-to-pay processes.
• Maintain a strong focus on execution of delivery of short-term results while moving toward the long-term vision.
• Nurture a culture of continuous improvement, best practice sharing and process standardization and align with other Regions where possible.
• Perform root cause analysis to determine causes of missed performance metrics.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement process-specific policies and procedures to drive process efficiency.
• Escalate process issues to respective business owners in a timely and structured approach.
• Drive team members to promote value added activities and focus on exceeding customers' demands.
• Motivate team members to challenge the status quo and strive for process excellence.
• Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Develop and train staff on Oracle functionality and efficient ways to utilize the system.
• Review the results of ERP testing.
• Will help develop and maintain operational excellence and quality KPI's and countermeasures.
• Demonstrate Vertiv behaviors: (1) own it, (2) act with urgency, (3) foster a customer-first mindset, (4) think big and execute, (5) lead by example, (6) drive continuous improvement, and (7) learn and seek out development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience within the Procure-to-pay function.
• Experience working in an international and culturally diverse organization.

Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; other languages are a plus.
• Good communicator, confident in interacting with individuals across various levels and functions, both internal and external.

Analytical Skills

• Ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems.
• Strong attention to detail.

Technical Skills

• Advanced experience with ERP financial applications (Oracle preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience in Power BI preferred.
• Project management experience and familiarity with Agile process improvement methodology is a plus.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a positive team dynamic.
• Strong business partnering mentality; able to balance facilitating and challenging the business effectively.

Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to influence others.
• Experience in building compelling business cases and shaping stakeholder opinions, linking proposals to others' needs and concerns.

Adaptability

• Able to adapt to change and navigate uncertainty.
• Effective at managing time and resources against agreed deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.

Ethical Judgment

• Demonstrated ethical decision-making and integrity.

Networking Skills

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and other industry professionals.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

N/A

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

N/A

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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